About this role
Job title: Electrical Engineer - Hydro Plants
- Duration: 1 year Contract to hire
- Locations: Rancho Cordova, CA Onsite
- Pay Rate: $65/hr - $70/hr
Position Summary
- Function in an engineering capacity.
- Develop and modify technical deliverables associated with modifications and upgrades to existing hydroelectric generating plants.
- With minimal supervision, apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses. Continue building technical knowledge to develop concepts and approaches to increasingly complex engineering problems.
Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in hydro or fossil power generation plant design.
- Familiarity with NFPA 70.
- Familiarity with California Electrical Code.
- Experience with power system analysis software such as SKM or ETAP is a plus.
- Experience with Bluebeam.
- PE license preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop knowledge and provide guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and engineering policies.
- Provide technical guidance to others regarding projects and engineering disciplines.
- Independently apply technical knowledge and comply with established quality programs and standards related to assigned tasks.
- Prepare a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects.
- Perform complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
- Prepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
- Manage assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
- Independently apply advanced engineering techniques, analysis, and problem-solving methods.
- Delegate appropriate tasks to lower-level team members to support project execution and team development.
- Review lower-level engineering work and assignments.
- Lead production teams, coordinate multiple-discipline activities, and/or serve as the responsible engineer for assigned projects.
- Coordinate with internal and external team members on moderately complex projects.
- Assist with identifying key client interests, requirements, and project drivers.
- Design complete projects of moderate complexity or support multiple projects involving complex technical challenges.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
- Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
- PE license preferred.